Islamabad:Perceiving global economic crisis of 2008 and recent debt crisis of Eurozone, the economic leaders of South Asia and China vowed for stronger economic coalition for booming Asia by encouraging and promoting “Look East” Policy. This was decided in the 7th China-South Asia Business Forum commenced in the Kunming, China. ... Read More »
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Dubai:Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that close geographical proximity between UAE and Pakistan has many possibilities and it is in the interest of both countries to expand their business, and trade activity. addressing to a huge gathering of Pakistani professionals and businessmen Nawaz Sharif said despite the challenges ... Read More »
We will comment on budget after study:FPCCI
Islamabad:Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday said it is yet to react on federal budget presented on June 1 in the National Assembly. FPCCI’s Working Group on the Federal Budget 2012-13 is presently examining the budget proposals and the Finance Bill, a spokesman said. Official stand of ... Read More »
Pakistani businessmen asked to explore Cuba
Islamabad: Republic of Cuba on Tuesday invited Pakistani business community to explore opportunities in the upcoming international expo in Havana. Pakistani business community can have a chance to build bridges with participants from seventy countries which are taking part in this mega event, said Ambassador of Cuba to Pakistan Jesus ... Read More »
PTI will introduce market economy:Asad Omar
Lahore:PTI leader Asad Omar has said that the party will liberate Pakistan’s economy and work towards perfect competition. He was addressing a dialogue between PTI leadership and eminent professionals arranged by the Insaf Professionals forum in Lahore. Asad Omar emphasized the importance of tax reforms to ensure sustainable economic progress. ... Read More »
Business confidence among women needs a push: Workshop
Islamabad:It is not very easy for women to become successful entrepreneurs as lack of confidence, want of finance, shrinking opportunities and diluted knowledge is keeping them from development, speakers at a workshop said. They said that women can make successful entrepreneurs for which they need to learn basic business skills, ... Read More »
Iranian signs MOU with PBIT
Lahore:In the efforts to boost bilateral and economic ties, the Punjab Government and Punjab Board of Investment & Trade signed MoUs for formalizing collaborative efforts to identify areas of common interests with the Iranian Province Fars and Trade Union of Shiraz Chamber of Commerce & Industries and Mines respectively. The ... Read More »
Now fruits markeets would be registered
Lahore:Provincial Minister for Agriculture Malik Ahmad Ali presided over a meeting of the committee constituted for registration of Punjab fruits and vegetable cooperative society. Advisor to Chief Minister Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, Commissioner Lahore, Secretary Cooperative, Secretary Agriculture and the representatives of DCO Lahore attended the meeting. Secretary Cooperative while giving ... Read More »
Budget to offer nothing but disappointment?
Islamabad:The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Wednesday said upcoming budget will offer nothing but disappointment.The government which is finding difficult to fulfil its debt obligations would be unable to provide any relief to masses and business community, it said. Despite a severe financial crisis in sight, the tax-exempted sector will ... Read More »
solar power system to be promoted:Minister for Agriculture
Lahore:An allocation of Rs. 300 million has been recommended to be made during financial year 2012-13 for installation of solar water pumps on farmer fields and research on solar power system. The recommendations were finalized by a high level committee constituted by Chief Minister Punjab, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here at ... Read More »